MOVE NODE

 

Description: This function moves referenced or unreferenced nodes to any location on the display screen.

 

Usage:

 

1.   Click MOVE NODE,

 

6.4.12.1 MOVE NODE TO PT/NODE

 

1. If NODE TO PT/NODE is selected, DSI prompts:

>   SELECT NODE TO MOVE

    

•    UNDO LAST is a valid selection only after a node has been moved.  This command returns the last node moved to its previous position.

•    If a coincident node is encountered, skip to step 3 and then to step 2.

 

2   After selecting a node, DSI prompts for a new location for the nodes:

>   PICK NEW LOCATION

    

 

•    The user may move to an existing point/node by mouse or keyboard entry.

•    DONE or REJECT LAST returns the user to step 1.

•    ABORT exits this function and returns the user to the NODE OPTIONS menu.

 

3.   If multiple or coincident nodes are found near the cursor, DSI prompts:

>   COINCIDENT NODES FOUND

>   SELECT ELEMENT FOR NODE

•    If an ELEMENT center is selected by the CURSOR and it is unconnected to the target node, DSI prompts:

>   SELECTED NODE IS NOT CONNECTED TO DUPL. NODE

>   SELECT ELEMENT FOR NODE

 •    After this command is completed, the user returns to step 1.

 

6.4.12.2 MOVE NODE TO MID-POINT

 

1.  If NODE TO MID-POINT is selected, DSI prompts:

>   SELECT NODE TO MOVE

    

•    UNDO LAST is a valid selection only after a node has been moved.  This command returns the last node moved to its previous position.

 

2   After selecting a node, DSI prompts:

>   SELECT FIRST REFERENCE NODE

    

3.   After selecting the first reference node, DSI prompts:

>   SELECT SECOND REFERENCE NODE

 •    After this command is completed, the user returns to step 1.

 

6.4.12.3 MOVE NODE TO MID-DISTANCE

 

1.  If NODE TO MID-DISTANCE is selected, DSI prompts:

>   SELECT FIRST REFERENCE NODE

    

•    UNDO LAST is a valid selection only after a node has been moved.  This command returns the last node moved to its previous position.

 

2   After selecting a node, DSI prompts:

>   SELECT SECOND REFERENCE NODE

    

3.   After selecting the second reference node, DSI prompts:

>   MERGE TWO MOVED NODES?

?     YES

NO

ABORT

•   If YES is selected, two moved nodes are merged.

•    After this command is completed, the user returns to step 1.

 

6.4.12.4 MOVE NODE TO SHORTEST PT

 

1.  If NODE TO SHORTEST PT is selected, DSI prompts:

>   SELECT NODE TO MOVE

    

•    UNDO LAST is a valid selection only after a node has been moved.  This command returns the last node moved to its previous position.

 

2   After selecting a node, DSI prompts:

>   SELECT FIRST REFERENCE NODE

    

3.   After selecting the first reference node, DSI prompts:

>   SELECT SECOND REFERENCE NODE

 •    After this command is completed, the user returns to step 1.

 

6.4.12.5 MOVE NODE TO SURFACE

 

1.  If NODE TO SURFACE is selected, DSI prompts:

>   SELECT NODE TO MOVE

    

•    UNDO LAST is a valid selection only after a node has been moved.  This command returns the last node moved to its previous position.

 

2   After selecting a node, DSI prompts:

>   SELECT A POINT ON SURFACE

>   SELECT SURFACE

•    After this command is completed, the user returns to step 1.

 

6.4.12.6 MOVE NODE TO SURF BOUNDARY

 

1.  If NODE TO SURF BOUNDARY is selected, DSI prompts:

>   SELECT NODE TO MOVE

    

•    UNDO LAST is a valid selection only after a node has been moved.  This command returns the last node moved to its previous position.

 

2   After selecting a node, DSI prompts:

>   SELECT A POINT ON SURFACE BOUNDARY

>   SELECT SURFACE

•    After this command is completed, the user returns to step 1.